Hybrid Medicare Advantage Retention Specialist I

at BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

• Job title: Medicare Advantage Retention Specialist I
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Columbia, United States

About the role

• Marketing Specialist managing successful sales and renewals of health insurance accounts. Responsible for executing marketing plans, developing proposals, and maintaining relationships within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful marketing (sales, renewals, and/or service) of group and/or individual accounts for products as defined by production quotas within assigned territory
• Customarily and regularly engaged in outside sales
• Develops and executes marketing plans for new sales and/or retention of existing accounts within assigned territory
• Prepares and presents proposals and communications to groups, agents, and/or individuals
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with groups, agents, and/or individuals
• Assesses agency, agent, and/or individual sales opportunities and works with groups, agents, and/or individuals to resolve problem issues
• Conducts on-going market research and provides key information that may lead to sales
• Prepares and submits required marketing reports to management detailing how best to position company products
• Maintains product/industry knowledge and marketing skills by attending trading seminars, continuing education classes, conferences, etc.

Requirements

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: 1 year of sales and marketing
• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to develop/maintain effective relationships with groups, agents, and potential customers
• Knowledge of marketing principles, techniques, and the marketplace
• Effective presentation and customer service skills
• Analytical or critical thinking skills
• Ability to persuade, negotiate, or influence others
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
• Required Software and Other Tools: Microsoft Office
• Required Licenses and Certificates: Department of Insurance Licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire in state employed

Benefits

• Subsidized health plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations
• Education Assistance
• Service Recognition
• National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks and more